Non-Scale Victories- please list them - Page 5

Luna Loca · 03-15-2012, 03:48 PM

skinny jeans went on today right out of the dryer without any pulling and tugging and no muffin top.

KeirasMom · 03-15-2012, 03:51 PM

I wore my "new" jeans (almost 2 months old now) yesterday and realized I am forgetting how to use buttons. I didn't need to unbutton them at all yesterday.

Today I'm wearing my dress slacks and they look like clown pants. You won't hear me complaining!!!

sungoddess · 03-15-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna Loca

skinny jeans went on today right out of the dryer without any pulling and tugging and no muffin top.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

I wore my "new" jeans (almost 2 months old now) yesterday and realized I am forgetting how to use buttons. I didn't need to unbutton them at all yesterday.

Today I'm wearing my dress slacks and they look like clown pants. You won't hear me complaining!!!

Congrats to both of you!!

I SO want good jean karma. I will keep plugging away hoping that happens to me soon.

adillenal · 03-15-2012, 04:20 PM

Well, I haven't tried anything on in ages so all this talk about jeans got me to wondering. When I gained a bunch of weight back I quit weighing and had no idea how big I had gotten. I knew my jeans were too small so I went to the store and bought one size larger. Got home and could not even pull them up. Oh dear. Kept those jeans because I was humiliated that I could not wear them and the next time I went to the store I got the next size up. No go again so I ended up with 16's. I have been wearing my baggy 16's, so I got the 14's and 12's out and I can also wear them. Found a pair of denim pull ons in my closet (yeah what was I thinking) in a size 10 and they are almost too big. (Obviously they run LARGE) I better start wearing clothes that fit or I will miss being able to wear them on my downward spiral.

shirlc · 03-15-2012, 04:28 PM

Adi, fantastic!!!

gotsomeold · 03-15-2012, 04:31 PM

Adillenal

I bought two new, spring/summer weight suits last Autumn. A cold snap hit so I stored them away without having an opportunity to wear them.

Does anyone not see where this is going? Someone at the thrift store is going to enjoy two new-with-tags size 14s.

adillenal · 03-15-2012, 04:37 PM

Thanks Shirl and Nancy - hope someone is a thrilled to get them as you are to let them go.

shelbyla · 03-15-2012, 08:53 PM

So...today was an UD. Past days when I had eaten as much food as I ate today, I would avoid the mirror because I FELT fat--icky, bloated, FAT, ya know? Well, i was just standing in front of the mirror taking my makeup off, and thought to myself, "Damn, girl! You look good! You look...SKINNY!" I don't care what size I am wearing, I always look the same in the mirror to myself. Today was...different.

gotsomeold · 03-16-2012, 01:19 AM

Wow Shelby - what a wonderful experience.

I think the anti-inflammatory effects of DD do sneak over to UD more and more over time. These days, I have started recording what UD foods leave me looking and feeling bloated. 'Cause now that I can tell the difference, I really enjoy not being bloated!

Golly, and to think I used to live that way!

Kissa · 03-16-2012, 02:52 AM

Lovely victories here. Brilliant work all of you.

So sad to think of those good suits going to charity!

Shelby I too seem to see myself the same size in the mirror. Even now, at my slimmest for years I don't seem much smaller. I like the way my body feels though. Definitely like to find ribs when I touch myself, and that flatter stomach. But I don't see it.

2BoysMom · 03-16-2012, 09:25 AM

I just realized yesterday, that I don't remember when I had my last hot flash.....weird.

Kissa · 03-16-2012, 10:00 AM

Now that is very nice!

Luna Loca · 03-16-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2BoysMom

I just realized yesterday, that I don't remember when I had my last hot flash.....weird.

Awesome!

Mine for today is that I recently discovered I can go down the stairs without holding on! I have osteoarthritis in my left knee and a few months ago I had to go down one step at a time, always leading with my left foot because my knee couldn't take the stress of bending to go down the step.

Now I go down without holding on to the railing, one foot for each step, no stress, no strain!

Since I live in a loft at the top of 47 stairs, this is a big one! The other day I took the trash out just because it needed taking out, I usually combine taking the trash out with some other trip because those stairs were so daunting. Now I can go up the stairs, down the stairs, no problem.

I feel younger. I'm so thrilled I found JUDDD! Thanks to all of you for being here.

gotitnow · 03-16-2012, 10:52 AM

How....invigorating...to read these wonderful reports of my BUD's successes!!

love it

love it!!!

Phyl

sungoddess · 03-16-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna Loca

Awesome!

Mine for today is that I recently discovered I can go down the stairs without holding on! I have osteoarthritis in my left knee and a few months ago I had to go down one step at a time, always leading with my left foot because my knee couldn't take the stress of bending to go down the step.

Now I go down without holding on to the railing, one foot for each step, no stress, no strain!

Since I live in a loft at the top of 47 stairs, this is a big one! The other day I took the trash out just because it needed taking out, I usually combine taking the trash out with some other trip because those stairs were so daunting. Now I can go up the stairs, down the stairs, no problem.

I feel younger. I'm so thrilled I found JUDDD! Thanks to all of you for being here.

Luna,

Congrats!!! I always find your NSV posts so inspirational as I think I have some similar issues. I was so thrilled when I could climb the steps with one foot on each step instead of two feet per step. I am so happy for you. With 47 steps to deal with, you must be in hog heaven!! I am just thrilled for you. Keep these reports coming. They keep me goig!!

Yam-Yam · 03-16-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna Loca

Awesome!

Mine for today is that I recently discovered I can go down the stairs without holding on! I have osteoarthritis in my left knee and a few months ago I had to go down one step at a time, always leading with my left foot because my knee couldn't take the stress of bending to go down the step.

Now I go down without holding on to the railing, one foot for each step, no stress, no strain!

Since I live in a loft at the top of 47 stairs, this is a big one! The other day I took the trash out just because it needed taking out, I usually combine taking the trash out with some other trip because those stairs were so daunting. Now I can go up the stairs, down the stairs, no problem.

I feel younger. I'm so thrilled I found JUDDD! Thanks to all of you for being here.

that is soooooo Great!!!

Reminds me that the other day I had to light the pilot light on my gas log fire place. I have to get down on the floor to do this, which of course means I will have to get back up again.

It occurred to me that I used to make sure and take a dust rag with me so I could clean up the dust on the slate floor and fireplace surround. You know that old saying about "What else can I do while I'm down here. "

Well, the effort it took to get back up off the floor @ 230 pounds is long gone! I just pop right back up!!!

I feel so light!

Alcestis · 03-16-2012, 05:52 PM

I LOVE these NSVs!

Adding mine, as suggested by SunGoddess

So, there's this pair of size 12 jeans that have been in my closet a long time. Since starting JUDDD I've been trying them on about once a week. The first time I don't think I could even button them, then I could squeeze into them, then a bit easier, a bit easier.

You know what's coming...

I hadn't thought to try them on for a couple of weeks, but today...I WORE THEM TO WORK. THEY WERE COMFY.

Kissa · 03-17-2012, 03:14 AM

Comfy is a great place to be!

Love this thread too.

sazzie · 03-17-2012, 05:25 AM

This thread puts a smile on my face!!!

So happy for everyone!!!

sungoddess · 03-17-2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcestis

I LOVE these NSVs!

Adding mine, as suggested by SunGoddess

So, there's this pair of size 12 jeans that have been in my closet a long time. Since starting JUDDD I've been trying them on about once a week. The first time I don't think I could even button them, then I could squeeze into them, then a bit easier, a bit easier.

You know what's coming...

I hadn't thought to try them on for a couple of weeks, but today...I WORE THEM TO WORK. THEY WERE COMFY.

Size 12!! In my dreams! This is fantastic news.

KeirasMom · 03-17-2012, 02:26 PM

Nowhere near a size 12 here either, but I just bought 2 pairs of 18s and they FIT!

sungoddess · 03-17-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Nowhere near a size 12 here either, but I just bought 2 pairs of 18s and they FIT!

AND.... you look spectacular in your avatar!

mattsmama · 03-17-2012, 03:01 PM

Today, I ate my way throughout the county fair and had the time of my life. Hubs and son did, too

This year, no crappy dried up chicken only for me!! I had everything my little heart desired and walked for five hours. That's after a 14 mile bike ride this morning. And I still have energy to burn.
I love this WOL!!!! Normalcy returns!

KeirasMom · 03-17-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

AND.... you look spectacular in your avatar!

Aw shucks.

sazzie · 03-17-2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattsmama

Today, I ate my way throughout the county fair and had the time of my life. Hubs and son did, too

This year, no crappy dried up chicken only for me!! I had everything my little heart desired and walked for five hours. That's after a 14 mile bike ride this morning. And I still have energy to burn.
I love this WOL!!!! Normalcy returns!

Hurray for normalcy! And more energy to burn......isn't that just wonderful?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sungoddess

AND.... you look spectacular in your avatar!

Yes, Dawn, you do look fantastic in that photo!!!

gotitnow · 03-17-2012, 03:57 PM

Lisa....your activity level is fantastic! I thought I was doing better till I read yours!!

When I was your age I was that active but "used to" doesnt count!: So...I will be happy to keep working on increasing my activity for my sake and to keep up with my granddaughter!! I got tired just reading this!! You are another darling JUDDD success story!

Phyl

mattsmama · 03-17-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotitnow

Lisa....your activity level is fantastic! I thought I was doing better till I read yours!!

When I was your age I was that active but "used to" doesnt count!: So...I will be happy to keep working on increasing my activity for my sake and to keep up with my granddaughter!! I got tired just reading this!! You are another darling JUDDD success story!

Phyl

Awww...thanks, Phyl!!

Yeah, I was pretty low-energy on LC, so the change to complex carbs and a more plant-based diet (though I still love me some meat

) has been like manna from Heaven! Literally

.
You don't look old enough to HAVE a granddaughter...

WOW! I personally think you must be doing pretty darn well!

gotitnow · 03-17-2012, 04:52 PM

Thanks Lisa, must have been the lighting!!

BTW, I have a son named Matt too.

Phyl

sophiethecat · 03-17-2012, 05:07 PM

Awesome reports, you guys!

KathyL · 03-17-2012, 07:40 PM

I've been at or close to goal for a long time (September) and started JUDDD in Feb. to see if maintenance would be easier. I'm finally seeing that yes, it is easier to maintain with this WOE. The scale doesn't swing so far and it comes back faster and easier. Though I am still not eating maintenance calories on DDs...but I'll get there.

So while the scale hasn't really moved I thought my clothes were fitting differently and today confirmed it. I went shopping with dh. I had on my 'skinny' jeans and dh commented that I looked nice but why wasn't I wearing my skinny jeans! He said they were baggy. LOL And then he took me clothes shopping and everything I bought was a size smaller than usual. I gotta take him shopping more often, bought way more than I would have if I'd gone alone.

03-15-2012, 04:20 PM	#124
adillenal Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,095 Gallery: adillenal	Well, I haven't tried anything on in ages so all this talk about jeans got me to wondering. When I gained a bunch of weight back I quit weighing and had no idea how big I had gotten. I knew my jeans were too small so I went to the store and bought one size larger. Got home and could not even pull them up. Oh dear. Kept those jeans because I was humiliated that I could not wear them and the next time I went to the store I got the next size up. No go again so I ended up with 16's. I have been wearing my baggy 16's, so I got the 14's and 12's out and I can also wear them. Found a pair of denim pull ons in my closet (yeah what was I thinking) in a size 10 and they are almost too big. (Obviously they run LARGE) I better start wearing clothes that fit or I will miss being able to wear them on my downward spiral. __________________ adi 5'7" 64 years old 181/155/145 LC MY WAY 3/15/03 155/144/140 LFL 5/05/04 181.0/168.0/145 07/25/11 The Rice Diet 181.4/179.0/145 Atkins 72 10/31/11 180/136/135 JUDDD 01/08/12 NEW GOAL 3/8/13

03-16-2012, 10:52 AM	#134
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 819 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	How....invigorating...to read these wonderful reports of my BUD's successes!! love it love it love it!!! Phyl

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03-15-2012, 03:48 PM	#121
Luna Loca Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,236 Gallery: Luna Loca Stats: 303/159/159 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/17/10 started JUDDD on 1/28/12 at 198	skinny jeans went on today right out of the dryer without any pulling and tugging and no muffin top.

03-15-2012, 03:51 PM	#122
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,316 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	I wore my "new" jeans (almost 2 months old now) yesterday and realized I am forgetting how to use buttons. I didn't need to unbutton them at all yesterday. Today I'm wearing my dress slacks and they look like clown pants. You won't hear me complaining!!!

03-15-2012, 04:28 PM	#125
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,534 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/127/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	Adi, fantastic!!!

03-15-2012, 04:31 PM	#126
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	Adillenal I bought two new, spring/summer weight suits last Autumn. A cold snap hit so I stored them away without having an opportunity to wear them. Does anyone not see where this is going? Someone at the thrift store is going to enjoy two new-with-tags size 14s.

03-15-2012, 04:37 PM	#127
adillenal Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,095 Gallery: adillenal	Thanks Shirl and Nancy - hope someone is a thrilled to get them as you are to let them go.

03-15-2012, 08:53 PM	#128
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	So...today was an UD. Past days when I had eaten as much food as I ate today, I would avoid the mirror because I FELT fat--icky, bloated, FAT, ya know? Well, i was just standing in front of the mirror taking my makeup off, and thought to myself, "Damn, girl! You look good! You look...SKINNY!" I don't care what size I am wearing, I always look the same in the mirror to myself. Today was...different.

03-16-2012, 01:19 AM	#129
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	Wow Shelby - what a wonderful experience. I think the anti-inflammatory effects of DD do sneak over to UD more and more over time. These days, I have started recording what UD foods leave me looking and feeling bloated. 'Cause now that I can tell the difference, I really enjoy not being bloated! Golly, and to think I used to live that way!

03-16-2012, 02:52 AM	#130
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Lovely victories here. Brilliant work all of you. So sad to think of those good suits going to charity! Shelby I too seem to see myself the same size in the mirror. Even now, at my slimmest for years I don't seem much smaller. I like the way my body feels though. Definitely like to find ribs when I touch myself, and that flatter stomach. But I don't see it.

03-16-2012, 09:25 AM	#131
2BoysMom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,377 Gallery: 2BoysMom Stats: 197.5/146/145, Back in Feb '13 187.4/187.4/145 WOE: Atkins first time around, now Low Carb My Way Start Date: 1.26.2004 - 1st time. This time 2.3.20113	I just realized yesterday, that I don't remember when I had my last hot flash.....weird.

03-16-2012, 10:00 AM	#132
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Now that is very nice!

03-16-2012, 05:52 PM	#137
Alcestis Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2003 Location: New England Posts: 2,501 Gallery: Alcestis Stats: 16/10/8 5' 8" WOE: JUDDD 1850/600 Start Date: December 13th, 2011	I LOVE these NSVs! Adding mine, as suggested by SunGoddess So, there's this pair of size 12 jeans that have been in my closet a long time. Since starting JUDDD I've been trying them on about once a week. The first time I don't think I could even button them, then I could squeeze into them, then a bit easier, a bit easier. You know what's coming... I hadn't thought to try them on for a couple of weeks, but today...I WORE THEM TO WORK. THEY WERE COMFY.

03-17-2012, 03:14 AM	#138
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Comfy is a great place to be! Love this thread too.

03-17-2012, 05:25 AM	#139
sazzie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 3,924 Gallery: sazzie Stats: Maintaining ±4 lbs.	This thread puts a smile on my face!!! So happy for everyone!!!

03-17-2012, 02:26 PM	#141
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,316 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	Nowhere near a size 12 here either, but I just bought 2 pairs of 18s and they FIT!

03-17-2012, 03:01 PM	#143
mattsmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunny SoFla Posts: 608 Gallery: mattsmama Stats: 188/129.2/135 5'8" 42 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: JUDDD-11/11 to present (LC-5/11-11/11)	Today, I ate my way throughout the county fair and had the time of my life. Hubs and son did, too This year, no crappy dried up chicken only for me!! I had everything my little heart desired and walked for five hours. That's after a 14 mile bike ride this morning. And I still have energy to burn. I love this WOL!!!! Normalcy returns!

03-17-2012, 03:57 PM	#146
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 819 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Lisa....your activity level is fantastic! I thought I was doing better till I read yours!! When I was your age I was that active but "used to" doesnt count!: So...I will be happy to keep working on increasing my activity for my sake and to keep up with my granddaughter!! I got tired just reading this!! You are another darling JUDDD success story! Phyl

03-17-2012, 04:52 PM	#148
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 819 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Thanks Lisa, must have been the lighting!! BTW, I have a son named Matt too. Phyl

03-17-2012, 05:07 PM	#149
sophiethecat Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maintain Lane Posts: 5,202 Gallery: sophiethecat Stats: 170+/135-138/145 5'6 39y pcos/IR/metformin WOE: WL=LC then JUDDD/IF; Maintenance=IF/75%+ "healthy" Start Date: LC 6/11; JUDDD 10/11; Maintenance 11/11	Awesome reports, you guys!

03-17-2012, 07:40 PM	#150
KathyL Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 554 Gallery: KathyL Stats: 205/118-122/125 5'4" Age 53 WOE: low glycemic index in 2011 JUDDD in 2012 Start Date: January 2011	I've been at or close to goal for a long time (September) and started JUDDD in Feb. to see if maintenance would be easier. I'm finally seeing that yes, it is easier to maintain with this WOE. The scale doesn't swing so far and it comes back faster and easier. Though I am still not eating maintenance calories on DDs...but I'll get there. So while the scale hasn't really moved I thought my clothes were fitting differently and today confirmed it. I went shopping with dh. I had on my 'skinny' jeans and dh commented that I looked nice but why wasn't I wearing my skinny jeans! He said they were baggy. LOL And then he took me clothes shopping and everything I bought was a size smaller than usual. I gotta take him shopping more often, bought way more than I would have if I'd gone alone.